Sheba Medical Center

Patient Dies in Hospital Fire Caused by Cigarette, Family Sues Sheba Medical Center

Rami Nuri died in a 2022 hospital fire at Sheba Medical Center caused by another patient's cigarette. His widow sued the hospital for negligence, citing lack of fire safety measur…

17-Year-Old Falls 12 Meters in Bnei Brak, Hospitalized in Moderate Condition

A 17-year-old fell 12 meters from a building in Bnei Brak and was hospitalized in moderate condition after emergency treatment. Similar recent falls in Jerusalem and a serious tra…

Two Nurses Deliver Baby After Woman Arrives at Wrong ER in Sheba Medical Center

At Sheba Medical Center, two midwife-trained nurses delivered a baby in the general ER after a woman arrived there by mistake during active labor. Both mother and child are health…

AI Drives Organizational Leadership Shift, Demanding Managers as Change Agents

At a KPMG Israel and XimusNxt forum, experts highlighted how AI is reshaping leadership roles in organizations, emphasizing that managers must become proactive change agents. Exam…

Former Hamas Captive Clara Merman Returns to Nir Yitzhak, Emphasizes Resilience and Security Needs

Clara Merman, a former Hamas captive, has returned to her home in Nir Yitzhak kibbutz after her release in November 2023, describing it as a personal victory despite ongoing secur…

7-Year-Old Boy Critically Injured After Being Hit and Trapped Under Bus in Bnei Brak

A 7-year-old boy in Bnei Brak was critically injured after being hit and trapped under a bus while riding a bicycle. He was rescued by emergency teams and taken to Sheba Medical C…

Israeli Study Explores Personalized Programs to Reverse Biological Aging in Adults Over 50

An Israeli 12-month study at Sheba Medical Center is testing if personalized health plans can slow or reverse biological aging in adults over 50 by improving physical and cognitiv…

Six-Year-Old Girl Suffers Burns After Hot Water Kettle Spills in Bnei Brak

A six-year-old girl in Bnei Brak was moderately burned after a hot water kettle spilled on her, receiving emergency treatment and hospitalization.

Israeli Court Awards NIS 335,050 Compensation to Man Assaulted in Rishon Lezion Club Brawl

A 23-year-old man assaulted in a 2018 nightclub brawl in Rishon Lezion will receive 335,050 shekels in compensation from attackers and club owners following a court-approved settl…

Construction Worker Seriously Injured by Electric Shock in Ramat Gan

A 51-year-old construction worker in Ramat Gan was seriously injured by electric shock and taken to Sheba Medical Center after resuscitation attempts.

New Personalized mRNA Cancer Treatments Show Promise Against Melanoma and Other Cancers

Merck and Moderna's Phase 3 trial of a personalized mRNA treatment for melanoma shows promising immune responses and potential to prevent cancer recurrence. Experts see this as a…

Woman in Her 60s Seriously Injured in Tel Aviv Pedestrian Accident

A woman in her 60s was seriously injured after a vehicle struck her in Tel Aviv and was taken to Sheba Medical Center.

Israeli VR and AI Platform Offers Anonymous Group Therapy for PTSD Patients

An Israeli VR and AI-based therapy platform enables PTSD sufferers, including rocket attack survivors in Sderot, to anonymously join virtual group sessions for mental health suppo…

Experts Urge Institutional Rehabilitation as Crucial Step After Serious Medical Events

Medical experts warn that institutional rehabilitation after serious health events is essential for full recovery, offering superior care compared to home rehabilitation. Israeli…

Israeli Crime Boss Yossi Mosli's Detention Extended After Violent Fight Outside His Home

Yossi Mosli, a crime boss, had his detention extended after a stabbing incident outside his Savyon home that left a man moderately injured. Police are investigating the case and M…

Hodgkin Lymphoma Offers High Cure Rates If Diagnosed Early, Experts Say

Hodgkin lymphoma, a cancer of the lymphatic system, has an 80-85% cure rate if diagnosed early. Dr. Avraham Avigdor from Sheba Medical Center stresses the importance of recognizin…

Prof. Lior Katz Appointed Chair of Israeli Gastroenterology and Liver Association

Prof. Lior Katz of Hadassah Medical Center has been named chair of the Israeli Gastroenterology and Liver Association, where he will lead efforts to advance the field, improve tre…

FDA Approves New Oral Drug Iberdomide for Multiple Myeloma Patients

The FDA has approved iberdomide, a new oral drug for multiple myeloma patients who have undergone prior treatments. The drug, combined with daratumumab and dexamethasone, signific…

Family Challenges Rambam Hospital Inquiry Over Soldier's Treatment After Lebanon Injury

The family of an Israeli soldier injured in Lebanon disputes Rambam Hospital's investigation into his treatment, alleging no interviews were conducted with them. The soldier repor…

Top Crime Boss Yossi Mosli Arrested After Violent Brawl Outside Sabon Home

Yossi Mosli, a leading Israeli crime boss, was arrested after a violent brawl outside his Sabon home that left a man critically injured. Mosli had recently been placed under a str…

Crime Boss Yossi Mosli Arrested After Fight Outside His Home in Savion

Yossi Mosli, a crime boss under house arrest, was arrested after a fight outside his Savion home that left one man moderately injured and hospitalized. Police detained four men an…

Crime Boss Yossi Musli Arrested in Savion After Stabbing Incident Outside His Home

Yossi Musli, a crime boss under a recent restraining order, was arrested in Savion after a stabbing outside his home left a man moderately injured. Musli and three associates were…

Australian Trauma Doctors Visit Israel to Strengthen Medical Collaboration Amid Rising Tensions

Senior Australian trauma doctors visited Israel in August 2026 to strengthen medical collaboration amid rising antisemitism and political tensions. The visit focused on joint trai…

25-Year-Old Motorcyclist Seriously Injured Near Bar Ilan Interchange

A 25-year-old motorcyclist was seriously injured after slipping on Route 471 near the Bar Ilan interchange and was taken to Sheba Medical Center in serious condition.

Motorcyclist Seriously Injured Riding Off-Road in South Tel Aviv Park

A 26-year-old motorcyclist was seriously injured while riding off-road in a park in southern Tel Aviv and was taken to Sheba Medical Center for treatment.

14-Year-Old Girl Loses Fingers in Mixer Accident While Baking in Bnei Brak

A 14-year-old girl in Bnei Brak suffered severe finger injuries after accidentally putting her hand into a mixer while baking. She received emergency care and was taken to Sheba M…

Family Demands Answers Four Months After Pregnant Woman's Death in Israeli Hospitals

Four months after Reut Cohen's death during pregnancy, her family demands clarity on her treatment at Israeli hospitals. The Ministry of Health plans an investigative committee, b…

Rambam Hospital Director Denies Abuse Claims Against Arab Staff, Highlights Team Diversity and Support

Dr. Michal Mekel, director of Rambam Hospital in Haifa, refuted allegations of abuse by Arab staff toward an injured IDF soldier, confirming a diverse medical team and full milita…

Gen Z Shifts Social Habits: Less Alcohol, More Fitness and Screen Time

Israeli Doctors Save Premature Baby With Innovative Heart Catheterization Technique

At Sheba Medical Center, doctors saved a premature baby with a complex heart defect using a novel manual modification of a catheter device, avoiding risky open-heart surgery. The…

76-Year-Old Woman Injured in Stair Fall in Bnei Brak, Hospitalized in Moderate Condition

A 76-year-old woman fell down stairs in Bnei Brak and was taken to Sheba Medical Center in moderate condition after receiving first aid from United Hatzalah paramedics.

West Nile Virus Cases Rise in Israel with One Death Reported in Ramat Hasharon

Israel has reported 13 West Nile virus cases this season, including one death in Ramat Hasharon. Mosquitoes carrying the virus were found in multiple locations. Most infected peop…

40-Year-Old Man Seriously Injured by Truck on Route 40 Near Be'er Ya'akov

A man in his 40s was seriously injured by a truck on Route 40 near Be'er Ya'akov and was taken to Sheba Medical Center in critical condition.

Large Study Reveals Waist Measurements Better Predict Heart Risks Than BMI Alone

A large study involving over 259,000 adults reveals that waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio better predict cardiovascular risks than BMI alone. Individuals with normal or…

Israel Launches International Tender for New 600-Bed Medical Center in Beersheba

Israel's Health and Finance Ministries have launched an international tender to design the new Peres Medical Center in Beersheba, featuring 600 hospital beds and integrating menta…

Israeli Health Ministry Chief Supports Rambam Hospital Amid Allegations Over Wounded Soldiers' Care

Following allegations by families of wounded IDF soldiers about poor treatment at Rambam Hospital, Israel's Health Ministry Director-General Moshe Bar Siman-Tov visited the hospit…

Israeli Man Returned from DR Congo Hospitalized on Suspected Ebola Case

An Israeli man recently returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo has been hospitalized in Soroka Medical Center under suspicion of Ebola. Tests are ongoing, with results exp…

Electric Bicycle Rider Seriously Injured in Ramat Gan Car Accident

A man in his 40s riding an electric bicycle was seriously injured in a car collision on HaYarden Street, Ramat Gan, and taken to Sheba Medical Center.

Prominent Bnei Brak Community Leader Rabbi Moshe Klein Passes Away at 76

Rabbi Moshe Klein, a central figure in Bnei Brak's public and charitable sectors, died at 76 after collapsing in hospital. He was known for founding the Kiryat Herzog neighborhood…

Israel Launches $250 Million Integrated Transport Hub to Ease Dan Region Traffic

Israel is investing over 250 million shekels in a new integrated transport hub near Highway 40 to alleviate heavy traffic in the Dan metropolitan area. The project includes electr…

25-Year-Old Woman Suffers Moderate Burns in Fire Incident in Be'er Ya'akov

A 25-year-old woman in Be'er Ya'akov was moderately burned in a fire and received emergency treatment before being hospitalized at Sheba Medical Center.

Worker Seriously Injured After Falling 8 Meters in Emek Modi'in Industrial Park

A 40-year-old worker fell 8 meters in Emek Modi'in Industrial Park and was seriously injured, now hospitalized at Sheba Medical Center.

Israeli Mothers' Council Demands Clear Protocol for IDF Wounded Treatment After Hospital Abuse Claims

Following allegations of mistreatment of a wounded IDF soldier at Rambam Medical Center, the Mothers' Council demands a clear national protocol for treating injured soldiers in Is…

Motorcycle Rider Seriously Injured in Tel Aviv Collision with Car

A 30-year-old woman riding a motorcycle was seriously injured in a collision with a car on HaYam HaBerlav Road in Tel Aviv and was hospitalized with a head injury, while the car d…

Israeli Librarian Launches Nationwide Book Donation Project for Soldiers Amid Conflict

Rinat Elazar Peretz, a school librarian from Kibbutz Negba, founded the "Books for Soldiers" project shortly after the "Iron Swords" conflict began, distributing tailored books to…

Israeli Teens Lead Science-Based Campaign to Prevent Youth Smoking Initiation

Two Israeli high school seniors lead a peer-driven, science-based program to prevent smoking initiation among youth, responding to rising e-cigarette use. They developed workshops…

Six-Month-Old Baby Dies in Bnei Brak Suspected Choking Incident

A six-month-old baby from Bnei Brak died after suspected choking, marking the sixth child choking death in Israel this year, according to Betrem. Emergency teams attempted resusci…

56-Year-Old Man Moderately Injured by Vehicle on Highway 4 Near Sheva Interchange

A 56-year-old man was moderately injured after being struck by a vehicle on Highway 4 near the Sheva interchange while stopped due to a car malfunction. He was taken to Sheba Medi…